Apennine
Other Names: Appenninica, Bariscianese, Chietina Varzese, Perugina del pianoThis breed was found in the 70’s in central Italy, mainly in Toscana, Emilia, Umbria, arche, Abruzzi regions of Italy; crossbreeding the local breed with other Italian or exotic breeds such as: Bergamasca and Ile-de-France. It is a medium wool breed kept primarily for meat production. It is polled and has semi-lopped ears. There are an estimated 250,000 heads, spread out over central and southern Italy.
Description and management:
Rams and ewes are polled.
Large frame:
Weight (kg) Withers H. (cm) Trunk L. (cm) The breed is reared in small or medium size flocks, that usually are not the only economic source of the farm.
Production:
The main products are:
- Lean lamb: slaughtered at 50-60 days of age (live weight=15-22 kg);
- Wool: fiber diameter 30-35 microns ; fleece weight 3.5 kg in the rams and 2.5 kg in the ewes;
Reference:
Asso.Na.Pa. 1997. Caratteri tipici ed indirizzi di miglioramento della razze APPENNINICA. Asso.na.pa, Roma (Italy).
Prof. Francesco Panella, Dipartimento di Scienze Zootecniche dell’Università degli Studi di Perugia.
Photographs:
Associazione Nazionale della Pastorizia, provided by: Dott. Paolo Bani, Istituto di Zootecnica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Emilia Parmense, 84, 29100 Piacenza, ITALYPier Davide Pozzo, Lane d’Italia, Corso G. Pella, 16, 13900 Briella Italy
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